Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player Reviews
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Blu-ray is here to stay, and the new generation of BD players are making their way down into mass market pricing. This is basically Sony's "entry level" player in the new gen of players. It's very slim and boasts styling that matches Sony's "monolithic" line of Bravia TV's. That is to say, it has a minimalist approach to its styling. It looks as if it's just one solid slab that was carved out of black lacquer. The disc tray is barely noticeable and blends in nicely with the face of the unit, and there are Power, Play, Stop, and Open/Close nubs, which are also very low key. A USB jack is on the front as well.br /br /This unit is possibly the fastest standalone Blu-ray player out there. Compared to stand alone players of the past, this thing is a speed demon, requiring a very short start up time, and extremely quick disc loads, even with BD-Java heavy discs such as Spiderman 3, or Disney's Pirates films. It is even faster than the almighty PS3 (though the PS3 is by no means a slouch and remains an excellent player). Also available is a quick start mode, which sacrifices using a bit more power in standby, but offers near instantaneous start up (I measure about 2 seconds). I am sure many people will love this feature and the 6.5 watts in standby will seem worth it to them. I am happy with the start up time without this already.br /br /Pros: br /br /1. The player has excellent video quality. Blu-ray discs look of course tremendously good, though with video based content, it takes a slight hit. Nothing to worry about. DVD up conversion: Not bad, but not terrific. Passable.br /br /2. Internet Video: Netflix, YouTube, Amazon Video on Demand, Hulu Plus(coming fall 2010), and tons of others await your Ethernet cable as this networking player does not include Wi-Fi, though you can purchase a proprietary Sony Adapter. Steams very well, with no problems. Also has Pandora for you internet radio junkies.br /br /3. Gracenote: looks up your Discs to provide info for you. Works hand in hand with:br /br /4. iPhone/iPod BD remote app. This is unique. You can download an app for your iPhone and it will sync your phone to the player giving the phone the ability to control the player and not have to aim the remote at it. It also gives you disc information that becomes accessible into Youtube portals for info on cast members etc. Kind of handy at times. Also, you can use a QWERTY keyboard on your phone to enter things like when you are searching Youtube or something. Very handy. br /br /Cons:br /1. There is no onboard storage for Internet BD downloads, so you will have to provide a USB drive that plugs into the back of which the USB drive must be formatted in FAT32 or it will not work (Minor issue as most people will never bother with it). br /2. Also, the video formats supported from the front USB jacks are limited as well, so those with video codecs galore looking to play through the front port USB may need to look elsewhere. For me, a minor thing as I don't go around with a USB drive wanting to show video. br /br /If you need Wi-Fi, and want the player to be 3D capable as well (not likely), you can step up to the 470 for 3D and the 570, 770 players for Wi-Fi. Those not needing 3D or wireless, look no further, this is one of the best players out there. br /
Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player Feature
- Blu-ray Disc player for enjoying Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p; upscales standard DVDs
- Quick Start/Load function enables you to watch movies faster than ever
- Access to BRAVIA Internet video; USB port for photos, music and video playback; Wi-Fi adapter ready
- DLNA wireless streaming of photos, videos and music; BD Remote app available for iPhone/iPod touch and select Android devices
- Connections: 1 HDMI, 1 component, 1 composite, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 2 digital audio (optical and coaxial)
div class="aplus" pEnjoy Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD1080p and improve the quality of DVDs to near HD with the Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player. Play your favorite movies faster than ever and access a wide variety of movies, TV shows, and music streaming from the Internet plus turn your Apple iPhone or iPod touch into a remote control by downloading a free app./ptable align=center width=800 cellpadding=10trtd align=centerimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page2/sony-BDPS370-hero-lg.jpg" border=0 align=top width=800 height=102 alt="Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player"div class="imageCaption"Enjoy Blu-ray Disc movies and DVDs or connect to the internet and access movies, TV shows music and more./div/td/tr/tablepWith the quick start feature turned on, the start-up time is quicker and disc loading is faster than previous models--with a start-up time from power off in about 3 seconds. /ppIf you have an iPhone or iPod touch or compatible Android-powered device, you can download the free BD Remote app and then use it to control playback on this Sony Blu-ray Disc Player. Additionally, you'll have the ability to access a Blu-ray Disc's details such as jacket artwork, actor, and production information (via Sony's Entertainment Database Browser using Gracenote technologies) as well as search for additional video clips online./pdiv class="leftImage" style="width:200px"img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page2/sony-BDPS370-badges-sm.jpg" width="150" height="314" alt="Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player" /p /pimg src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page2/sony-BD-remote-B107A-sm.jpg" width="140" height="430" alt="Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player remote" //divpWith BRAVIA Internet Video content, you can connect to the Internet and instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV shows, videos and music from leading content providers including Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, YouTube, Slacker, and more. /ph4Key Features/h4pstrongFull HD 1080p Video Output:/strong Get the most out of your 1080p player with Full HD 1080p output. Enjoy Blu-ray Disc movies in brilliant high-definition resolution or upscale the quality of your DVDs to near HD./ppstrongQuick Start/Quick Load:/strong Begin enjoying your entertainment faster than ever./pdiv class="rightImage" style="width:400px"img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page2/sony-BDPS370-top-angle-sm.jpg" width="400" height="130" alt="Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player" //divpstrongBRAVIA Internet Video:/strong Instantly stream a wide variety of movies, TV episodes, videos and music from a large selection of entertainment apps including Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Slacker--the list goes on and on. (Learn More)/ppstrongCross Search:/strong Easily search select BRAVIA Internet Video partners for entertainment or information related to the disc that you are enjoying./ppstrongGracenote Metadata Service:/strong Instantly gives you access to detailed information about the movies you are watching./ppstrongShare Personal Entertainment (DLNA):/strong Share music, videos, and photos between compatible devices using your DLNA home network./ppstrongDolby TrueHD internal decoding and bitstream output via HDMI:/strong Dolby TrueHD and dts-HD (Master Audio and High Resolution Audio) codecs reproduces high definition sound with 7.1 channels of discrete audio so you can enjoy uncompromised audio./ppstrongMobile Device Remote Control App:/strong Download the free "BD remote" app to your iPhone/iPod touch or compatible Android device and turn it into a versatile remote--access movie info, search entertainment topics and more./ppstrongUSB Input:/strong Share your videos or photos on the big screen or listen to your favorite music. Simply connect your digital camera, USB-enabled MP3 player, or USB storage device./ppstrongWi-Fi Adapter Ready:/strong Easily connect to your wireless broadband network with a USB Wi-Fi adapter./pdiv class="rightImage" style="width:400px"img src="http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page2/sony-BDPS370-rearconnect-sm.jpg" width="400" height="100" alt="Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player rear ports" /div class="imageCaption"Rear ports (see larger image)./div/divh4Key Specifications/h4ulli3D ready: No liDisc compatibility: BD-R/RE; BD-ROM; DVD±R/RW; CD-R/RW liJPEG playback: Yes (BD-R/REDVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R/CD-R,RW) liMP3 playback: Yes (BD-R/RE/DVD+RW/+R/-RW/-R/CD-R,RW) liAVC-HD playback: Yes (DVD+R/RW/-R/-RW) liWireless LAN: Ready (via USB) liHDMI output: 1 (rear) liComponent output: 1 (rear) liComposite A/V output: 1 (rear) liUSB 2.0: 2 (1 rear, 1 front) liEthernet: 1 (rear) liAnalog audio output: 1 (rear) liDigital audio output: 1 coaxial, 1 optical (both rear) liDimensions: 16.93 x 8.11 x 1.41 inches (WxDxH) /ulh4What's in the Box/h4pBDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player, remote control (with batteries), AV cable, operating instructions/ph4Learn More/h4h5a name="BraviaVideo"BRAVIA Internet Video/h5pHave your favorite internet content delivered to your TV screen via this Sony Blu-ray Disc Player with BRAVIA Internet Video. Stream movies, videos, music and more with BRAVIA Internet Video from a wide variety of sources and services, including:/ptable width="100%" cellspacing=10trtd width=220 align=center valign=topimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page2/sony-internetvideo-logo-amazon.jpg" width="159" height="69" alt="Amazon Video on Demand" //tdtd valign=topstrongAmazon Video on Demand/strong provides instant access to over 50,000 hit movies and TV shows directly on your Sony BRAVIA HDTV. Watch new release movies as soon as they're on DVD and TV shows the day after they air, with thousands of titles available in HD--all commercial free. /td/trtrtd width=220 align=center valign=topimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page2/sony-internetvideo-logo-netflix.jpg" width="159" height="80" alt="Netflix" //tdtd valign=centerstrongNetflix:/strong Instantly watch thousands of TV episodes and movies streamed from Netflix right to your Sony BRAVIA HDTV--watch as much as you want, any time you want. (Netflix unlimited membership required for Netflix feature functionality.) /td/trtrtd width=220 align=center valign=topimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page2/sony-internetvideo-logo-crackle.jpg" width="159" height="80" alt="Crackle" //tdtd valign=centerstrongCrackle:/strong The next-generation video entertainment network with hundreds of movies, TV shows, and original series from the vast Sony Pictures library. /td/trtrtd width=220 align=center valign=topimg src="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page2/sony-internetvideo-logo-pandora.jpg" width="159" height="74" alt="Pandora" //tdtd valign=topstrongPandora Internet Radio:/strong Free, personalized internet radio playing only music you love. Pandora brings an effortless personal soundtrack into your living room. Enter your favorite artists and enjoy stations created just for you. Rate songs as they play, because Pandora caters to your tastes and adapts stations to your feedback on the spot. /td/tr/table/div
Enjoy Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p and improve the quality of DVDs to near HD with the Sony BDP-S370 Blu-ray Disc Player. Play your favorite movies faster than ever or connect to the internet and instantly access a wide variety of movies, TV shows, music and more. Plus turn your iPhone or iPod touch into a remote control by downloading a free app.
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Inexpensive Netflix viewing - Red Ed -
Good product that I think is the least expensive way to stream video from Netflix. Only downside, the current software doesn't allow you to search for movies or shows on-line. You go to Netflix.com to search and place items in que. When you turn on the Blu-Ray player, Netflix is one of the on-line services and your selections show up for instant viewing. When you subscribe to Netflix, you tell it you are using this device and enter a code to activate. Relatively simple.
Good choice for cost conscious buyer, internet a bonus - Philip Walden -
This is my first Blu-Ray purchase (and my first Amazon review). Overall I am satisfied with the capability of the device and it has met and exceeded my initial expectations, of which I think most experts would say were set very low:br /br /- Play BD and DVDs at 1080pbr /- Bravia sync with my Sony STR A/V Receiverbr /- Playing media files via USB memory stickbr /br /I did not buy this device for its internet streaming capability. I knew it did not have WiFi built-in. However, I am a very experienced computer user. I also had a LAN drop nearby (via power-line adapter), so I hooked it up.br /br /The set up for wired internet access was extremely simple. The network firmware update (recommended) went without a hitch. After setting up my Amazon VOD account, I was able to access Amazon VOD within minutes. I understand folks don't like the NetFlix interface, but then I don't like NetFlix.br /br /The other internet sites listed on the player's Home internet menu are OK, but not my cup of tea. I'd like to see WGBH Nova On-Line and other such sites. I could not find any channel/means to send my preferences for future site additions. It is not clear as to whether I have to ask Sony, ask the site in question, or ask both. You can get at NASA vodcasts, but through a third-party site like "Podcasts". However, there are considerable delays before they appear on the third-party site.br /br /The network update provided DLNA support. I found this feature potentially the greatest bonus and alas the greatest disappointment. I quickly found a DLNA server app for my Linux box, minidlna specifically. Within minutes of start up I could access all the music, jpegs and mpeg2 movie files on my servers. However, for some unknown reason Sony has chosen to disable viewing of any movie format other than mpeg2, DVD formatted files over DLNA. Needless to say many of my files are mpeg1, and mp4 formats and I am very disappointed in this choice by Sony. These formats work via USB, but not DLNA. I hope that in some future update they will reverse this mis-guided decision.
Oct 28, 2010 12:20:06
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